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The ‘Warspeak’ Permeating Everyday Language Puts Us All in the Trenches

In a manifesto posted online shortly before he went on to massacre 22 people, Patrick Crusius cited the “invasion” of Texas by Hispanics. In doing so, he echoed President Trump’s rhetoric of an illegal immigrant “invasion.”

Stop Blaming Tragedy on Violent Video Games and Other Forms of Media

It’s bad enough that these statements misrepresent the actual scholarly research and misinform the public. But it’s worse when those falsehoods give advocacy groups like the NRA cover…

The Facts on the U.S. Children and Teens Killed by Firearms

Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group – a disproportionate and disturbing number of these deaths in the U.S. occur as a result of firearms.

Why They Did It: Changes in the Language of the Far-Right Explain Its Current Violence

The recent shooting attack in which a young white man is accused of killing 22 people in El Paso fits a new trend among perpetrators of far-right violence: They want the world to know why they did it.

‘Synecdoche’ the Rhetorical Trick Used on the ‘Squad’ and How It Could Affect the Vote

President Trump’s tweets calling on four Democratic congresswomen of color to “go back” to the “corrupt” countries they came from sparked the controversy he undoubtedly wanted, as did his subsequent attack on one, Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota. The chant

29 Dead After Shootings In Texas and Ohio, Police Probing White Supremacist Connections

Within 13 hours in two U.S. cities—El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio—at least 29 people were killed in mass shootings on Saturday and Sunday. Police in Dayton, Ohio were gathering information on Sunday morning about a shooting that took place

Mitch McConnell Must Reconvene Senate to Vote on Universal Background Checks After Months of Stalling

Progressive senators on Sunday said they would welcome an opportunity to return to Washington, D.C. in the midst of Congress’s August recess, in order to vote on gun control reform following two mass shootings in the course of a day.

Beto O’Rourke Rips Media for Failing to Connect Trump Rhetoric to El Paso

Asked by a reporter on Sunday what President Donald Trump can do “to make this any better” following the mass shooting in El Paso, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke called out members of the press…

Democracy’s Political Polarization Is About Feelings, Not Facts

Politicians and pundits from all quarters often lament democracy’s polarized condition. Similarly, citizens frustrated with polarized politics also demand greater flexibility from the other side. Decrying polarization has become a way of impugning adversaries. Meanwhile, the political deadlock and resentment that

The Difference Between ‘Left’ and ‘Liberal’ – and Why Voters Need to Know

According to press accounts, all of the Democratic contenders taking the stage this week rank on a spectrum of more or less “liberal.” They don’t. While most are liberal, two or three are leftist, not liberal. It’s important that voters start

Why Do African Americans Lose to Incumbent Governors and Senators

Former Georgia General Assembly Minority Leader Stacey Abrams would be a strong candidate for the 2020 U.S. Senate seat. She’s raised almost twice as much money as U.S. Sen. David Perdue of the Republican Party this year for her PAC. She’s a national

Not a Racist Bone in My Body – People of Color Would Like to Believe

In 2019, most Blacks and people of color would like to believe that, “There is Not a Racist Bone in My Body” was an accurate statement in America. With the first African American President, Black businesses in every major city,

Upcoming Harriet Tubman Movie Sails Over Ten Million Views in Five Days

A movie preview for the upcoming biopic featuring the life of legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman, entitled “Harriet,” was viewed by over ten million people in five days from July 21 to July 26 on Facebook. Another social media post of

POTUS Threatens Anti-Fascists with Being Classified as “Terrorists”?

It should not surprise us that a person who would claim that there were “good people” among the fascist demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia would now move to classify an anti-fascist network as alleged “terrorists.” But that is precisely what “Agent

Maxine Waters Statement on Capital One Data Breach

WASHINGTON – Recently, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement on a data breach which exposed account information of over 100 million Capital One customers. “This data breach shows that it’s

Alice Walker: Hometown Celebrates Literary Legend’s 75th Birthday

Alice Walker, one of the premiere writers of the 20th Century, was honored in July by her hometown of Eatonton, GA for her 75th Birthday (Alice Walker 75). Hundreds of people flocked from all over the country to Walker’s birthplace to celebrate

NHRMC Rehabilitation Opens Location at Nir Family YMCA

Wilmington, NC – A new, convenient option for seeing a physical therapist is now available in Wilmington. Individuals with joint and muscle pain can visit a therapist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation’s office conveniently located within the Nir Family YMCA

Trump’s Former Anti-Discrimination Official ‘May Have Abused His Authority,’ Inspector General’s Report Finds

The report did not recommend any specific action be taken regarding Eric Blankenstein, the former CFPB policy director who is now at HUD. A former top Trump administration appointee at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “may have abused his authority”

What We Can Learn from Schools that Educate Military Children

It is not uncommon for military programs to be adopted for use in civilian life. Schools in Virginia Beach, VA, that have some of the highest percentages of military children in the country, are doing an incredible job helping those

Federal Appropriations Committees Adopt Norton’s Minority Ad Spending Measure

Gov’t Agencies Must Demonstrate That They’re Doing Business with Minority-Owned Media Beginning later this year when federal agencies submit proposed budgets to one or more of the 12 Appropriations Committees, those requests now must include a line item detailing what

Report Seeks to Recognize Meaning of Mount Rushmore for Native People

Newswise — AMES, Iowa – Mount Rushmore is a symbol of freedom for many Americans, but the monument, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, has a more complicated meaning for Native people. Christina Gish Hill, an associate professor

500+ Expected in Baltimore for First-Ever Expo to Re-Ignite a New Civil Rights Movement for Black Workers

Maryland Senator Cory McCray, Carmen Berkely, Bill Fletcher, Steven Pitts, UFCW Robin Williams join line-up of speakers, workshops, Apprenticeship Opportunities to Inform, Engage, and Empower Black Workers BALTIMORE — On August 24 and 25, the National Black Workers Center Project

Black Youth Suicides: The Focus Of A New CBC Task Force

WASHINGTON — Amid troubling research about the rising numbers of Black youth suicides, lawmakers and experts came together on Capitol Hill to discuss the problem and chart solutions. On Tuesday, April 30, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) launched a new

Our Database of Police Officers Who Shoot Citizens Reveals Who’s Most Likely to Shoot

In the debate over fatal police shootings of minority citizens, one theme is persistent: White officers, rather than nonwhite officers, are primarily responsible for black Americans being shot by the police. For example, look to Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s handling

Florida Education Plan Lacking in Both Promise and Practice

How is Florida addressing the needs of its lowest-performing schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? Last year, the Collaborative for Student Success an independent non-profit education advocacy organization, sought to find out. They did so by convening a group

A Confederate Statue Graveyard Could Help Bury the Old South

An estimated 114 Confederate symbols have been removed from public view since 2015. In many cases, these cast-iron Robert E. Lees and Jefferson Davises were sent to storage. If the aim of statue removal is to build a more racially just South, then,

Why Trump’s Stoking of White Racial Resentment Is Effective

Many white men say they feel threatened by the increasing presence and success of minorities in the workplace. As social scientists, we wondered if there is any evidence to support this perceived economic threat, a perception that can provide fertile ground for current rounds of racist

Lakisha Young, Oakland Reach – Parent-Led Group Committed to Empowering Families

In 2016, Young founded the Oakland Reach, which she describes as a “parent-run, parent-led group committed to empowering families from the most underserved communities to demand high-quality schools for children in Oakland.” Since then, the organization has informed more than

NCCU Alumnus and Renowned Journalist Honored with Historical Marker

Durham, N.C. – Influential black newspaper pioneer and North Carolina Central University graduate, the late Louis Austin, was honored June 14, 2019, with establishment of a North Carolina Historical Marker in his hometown of Enfield, N.C. Born in 1898, Austin

‘Glory in Their Spirit: How Four Black Women Took on the Army during World War II’

By Sandra M. Bolzenius
An enlightening read, Glory in Their Spirit examines a little-known history of the war. The Fort Devens strike serves as a reminder…

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‘Glory in Their Spirit: How Four Black Women Took on the Army during World War II’

By Sandra M. Bolzenius
An enlightening read, Glory in Their Spirit examines a little-known history of the war. The Fort Devens strike serves as a reminder…

The Storied History of the NAACP & Convention Highlights

The NAACP plans to highlight 110 years of civil rights history, and the current fight for voting rights, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity and education quality during its 110th national convention now happening in Detroit. The five-day event which began

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters

The City of Atlanta is seeking volunteers to mentor local boys ages 6-14. As a part of Atlanta’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, the city is partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to help secure mentors for the Atlanta boys

Sterling Tucker, Civil Rights Leader and Activist Politician, Dies at 95

Prominent American civil rights activist and Washington, D.C. politician Sterling Tucker passed away on July 14, in Washington, D.C. Tucker was the first chair of the District of Columbia City Council and ran for mayor in 1978. He was defeated by Marion Barry by

Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes

The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication. There is not enough being done to lower the prices of prescription medications that could mean life or

Tough Decision – New Orleans for the Public Service Organization’s National Convention

It was a tough decision to make for some, and not so tough for others. But a decision had to be made. The leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had about 16,000 registered attendees expected in New Orleans for the

369th Experience Band Ties HBCU Musicians to WWI Black History

Thanks to the United States World War I Centennial Commission, Coca Cola and the network of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a band of 42 accomplished musicians from HBCUs are traveling around the country playing the sounds of the

NAACP Calls for the House of Representatives to Begin Impeachment Proceedings

During its 110th National Convention at the Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit, the NAACP — the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization — hosted delegates from all over the country. In keeping with the convention’s theme, “When We Fight,

Empire Star Taraji Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill

“I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you’re a human living in today’s world, I don’t know how you’re not suffering in any

Strategically Sustaining the Future of HBCUs Through Alumni Advocacy

5th Annual Alumni Leaders Conference Hosted by: North Carolina Central University and the NCCU Alumni Association, Inc. August 3, 2019 NCCU School of Law The Great Hall 640 Nelson Street Durham, NC 27707 Block of 25 Rooms reserved at the

Tim Wise: What The Dems Are Doing Wrong In 2020 Campaign

If the Dems blow this election it will not be because they were “too far left on policy” or because they “weren’t left enough.” It will have little to do with policy at all. They are making a mistake caused

‘Send Her Back’ – The Bigoted Rallying Cry of Trump 2020

On Wednesday night in North Carolina, Donald Trump agitated rally-goers with inflammatory rhetoric about Representative Ilhan Omar, a naturalized American born in Somalia, until his supporters began chanting “send her back”––as if a legal immigrant who became a U.S. citizen

Why the Federal Government Isn’t Prosecuting the Officer Who Choked Eric Garner

The Justice Department won’t file federal charges against the New York City police officer who put Eric Garner into the chokehold that led to his death. With the statute of limitations having run out, the case, legally, is closed. The decision, announced almost

NAMAD Honors James Farmer with Lifetime Achievement Award

After a half-century in the automobile industry, James Farmer has certainly seen it all. And, after receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) earlier this month, Farmer took time to reflect. “I’ve

Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-in as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). She is the first African-American woman to hold the position. During her inauguration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris

Will Packer Drama, ‘Ambitions’ Brings Star Power to OWN

Entertainment juggernaut Will Packer, the man behind hit films like Girls Trip, Straight Outta Compton, Little, Stomp the Yard, Ride Along, “Ready to Love,” and “The Atlanta Child Murders” has brought “Ambitions,” a big drama starring Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Kendrick Cross, Brian Bosworth and

In Memoriam: Community Honors Sadie Roberts-Joseph

BATON ROUGE (The Drum/NNPA)—For more than three decades, Sadie Roberts-Joseph was an exceptional force of civic and cultural life in Baton Rouge. Often called an activist, matriarch, and a ‘tireless advocate of peace,’ the 75-year-old founder of the city’s African-American history museum

Unrest Over Brandon Webber Shooting Leaves Many Questions, Few Answers

Tennessee State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) recalled the grim day that he witnessed violence outside of his apartment as a 4-year-old growing up in Los Angeles. “I remember seeing a man lying outside on the steps, and he was bleeding

Philadelphia Fires 13 Officers for Racist Facebook Posts

Police officers in Philadelphia and St. Louis are paying a heavy price for their acts of racism. Weeks after a scathing analysis by the nonprofit Plain View Project, the two departments have responded. In Philadelphia, several officers have been terminated while

Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard University

Atlanta, GA — DJ Roman and Keith Harris, who are both high school students from Atlanta, recently led their team in winning the 2019 annual international debate tournament at Harvard University. They have successfully maintained their undefeated record for two consecutive

Over 500 Black Authors Attended This Conference – Some Are Bestsellers!

Chicago, IL — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed rooms in both Atlanta and Charlotte, The Red Ink Conference is taking the literary map by storm – and Chicago is next on the map! Whether you’re an

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